Senior Transportation Engineer

AECOM

. Lead planning, design, and delivery of mid- to large-scale roadway and highway improvement projects .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Orange • California • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading roadway and highway improvement projects, ensuring compliance with Caltrans and Greenbook standards while delivering high-quality design solutions. Proficient in preparing engineering cost estimates and schedules, with strong communication skills for client presentations and business development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Caltrans Highway Project DeliveryMicroStation ProficiencyProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseHighway and Roadway Design ExperienceTechnical Proposal Development

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringRoadway DesignQuality ControlEngineering Cost EstimationTechnical Specification PreparationDesign Package DevelopmentProject SchedulingBudget ManagementTechnical LeadershipMentoring

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsClient Presentation SkillsTeam LeadershipBusiness Development InterestMentoring and Guidance

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationInRoadsAutoCADCivil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseCalifornia PE Licensure (Ability to Obtain)

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringHighway Improvement ProjectsCaltrans StandardsGreenbook ComplianceEngineering Work Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, design, and delivery of mid- to large-scale roadway and highway improvement projects
Serve as Lead Engineer on highway and roadway projects
Provide technical leadership and subject-matter expertise from studies through final design
Review, approve, and sign engineering work as required
Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of work prepared by others
Develop and oversee Caltrans- and Greenbook-compliant design packages, including plans, specifications, and estimates
Prepare engineering cost estimates, schedules, and budgets for large projects
Present complex technical concepts and design solutions to clients and stakeholders
Contribute to technical proposals and presentations
Mentor and guide staff
Participate in professional organizations and support business development efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant transportation engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
U.S. citizenship required
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; ability to obtain California PE licensure within 12 months if not currently licensed in California
Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible highway and roadway design experience preferred
Demonstrated experience delivering Caltrans highway or roadway projects
Proficiency in MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
Experience leading design teams using MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
Experience preparing technical specifications using Greenbook and/or Caltrans standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in marketing and business development, including proposal support and client presentations
Sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Training and development programs
Professional growth and career development opportunities
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location